2.30 Newmarket
Qipco Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
Winner £45,416
Pick: Laaheb (win)
Indian Days: Unable to make mark in pair of Group 1 events
(albeit well – contested ones) after winning a Group 2 in Turkey last year but
continued progression when landing Group 3 under penalty at Newbury latest;
This just as hard under penalty but race – fitness might improve him just a
little.
Campanologist: Consistent performer who reached peak last
season with consecutive Group One wins in Germany in the Von Lotto and Pokal in
July and August respectively; Third to Dangerous Midge in September reads well
and forgiven Melbourne Cup flop at the backend of last season; Capable of going
close.
Laaheb: Has been very consistent and progressive for past
two season and competed ground three double when getting better of long fight
with Whispering Gallery in Cumberland Lodge Stakes; Last seen posting career –
best in Dubai when fourth in Sheema Classic behind Rewilding; That form sets
standard and should take the beating.
Monitor Closely: Well behind Campanologist in Arc Trial last
September and 10 lengths behind Laaheb in Cumberland Lodge Stakes; Pulled too
hard on return to feature in smaller race than this and not fancied.
Native Ruler: Considered
good enough to run in Dante and King Edwards Stakes two years ago, and
shaped as if a fair horse when third to
Prince Siegfred; Positive sign that he’s been brought back but surely it’s
fanciful to think he can win after 673 day layoff.
Dandino: Took major handicap double at Derby and Royal Ascot
meetings before close Group 3 third in Gordon Stakes (form worked out); Flop in
St Ledger but noteworthy run in Japan Cup, coming only eight lengths behind top
class opposition; Impressive return (although it must be said that he did what
was expected of him) and big player as he bids for first group win.
VERDICT: Bold bids can probably be expected from Indian Days
& Dandino but LAAHEB, who was so progressive throughout last season, can
take this following on from a career best effort in Dubai last time.
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